After a five-month search that included multiple screentests, Warner Bros. is poised to select its Green Lantern. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has narrowed its options down to three actors: Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Timberlake. The heroic Hal Jordan, who was the comic book's most famous Green Lantern, was "utterly honest and born without fear," so with that in mind, let's size up the finalists:
Bradley Cooper (pictured, left)
* He's currently starring in one of Warner Bros.'s biggest hits, The Hangover.
* He has the rage to play an action-hero, as he sadistically expressed in a friendly game of touch-football during Wedding Crashers.
* But has he ever played a character you'd consider "utterly honest"?
Ryan Reynolds (pictured, center)
* He's already attached to the X-Men comic-book franchise as Deadpool.
* Have you seen his abs?
* But why waste a great funnyman on such an earnest, square-jawed hero?
Justin Timberlake
* Can probably moonwalk from galaxy to galaxy, green ring or no green ring.
* Not intimidated by the idea of wearing tights.
* But extensive Green Lantern shoot could interfere with SNL hosting duties.
What say you, PopWatchers? Who would make the best Green Lantern? Take our poll, then sound off in the comments below.
I always pictured Ryan Reynolds as the perfect FLASH. Why? Because Flash is funny, kind of cocky, and able to bring some comic relief when he’s in the Justice League, which would fit Reynolds to a tee. Bradly Cooper would make a better Green Latern because I have seen the softer side of him when he was on Alias. Check it out for yourselves if you don’t believe me.
Ryan Reynolds will never be any other comic book character other than Deadpool just like Christian Bale can never be anyone else other than Batman. It will cause too much confusion. And Timberlake? Was that supposed to be funny or a serious option lol Sometimes I can’t tell with EW hahaha
“Utterly Honest”? Are you kidding me?! Did you miss Bradley Cooper’s run on “Alias”?
I would be really interested to see JT play it. From his previous work, he has the potential to be a fine actor.
Why the heck aren’t they casting Nathan Fillion? I am not even remotely interested in seeing the movie if they pick one of these guys. Haven’t they watched the fake trailer?? C’mon.
Ugh, as a longtime GL fan, I have to say I’m totally psyched about a movie… but none of these options excites me the least little bit. GL is older and grittier than any of these fools. I love Timberlake on SNL but can’t see him taking on this role successfully.
why does JT get any work as an actor?
I mean, I like him on SNL as a regular cast member, and his music is fine but……every movie he has been in has lost money. He is not that good, and even as stunt casting he is not a draw. So why does anyone even consider him?
To have him carry a movie like this is the worst casting since putting Richard Pryor in Superman 3.
Umm Justin Timberlake, really? Ryan Reynolds is going to be Deadpool. And Bradley Cooper is not for this role. Do they just pick who is hot right now and not think of the logistics anymore, or how to please the fans? Cause I’m sure when the wrote green lantern they always wanted a pop star who does acting on the side to portray their vision.
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100% agree with Ugly Jenny about Ryan Reynolds as the Flash! So my vote goes to Bradly Cooper
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i would go with reynolds he already had deadpool in the bag and yes he would be awesome as the flash yes he would be a cool green lantern.
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